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SP53 YYJ

2003 Ford Focus C-max

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,205 mi
Last recorded129,205 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Ford Focus C-max74,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YYJ
MakeFord
ModelFocus C-max
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2015 129,205 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 120,897 miles

(both) Front headlamp beam image just clearly visable

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 7 Nov 2013
Pass 12 Nov 2012 105,791 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr handbrake cable frayed

Pass 1 Nov 2011 99,221 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 90,162 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,162 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 82,238 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 70,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 70,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,794 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 42,620 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Focus C-max?

Based on 1,326,487 MOT tests across 79,932 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
6,909
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
79,932
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,238
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 26,690
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 24,018
Registration plate lamp not working 21,723
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 19,411
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SP53 YYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Ford Focus C-max models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Focus C-max fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP53 YYJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Focus C-max typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Focus C-max is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SP53 YYJ registered?

SP53 YYJ is a 2003 Ford Focus C-max, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SP53 YYJ safe to buy?

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